Aston Villa v Fulham prediction
Team pages: Aston Villa · Fulham · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Aston Villa v Fulham, Premier League on Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Aston Villa host Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday 31 October (kick-off 15:00 UK).
The key numbers
12 of Aston Villa’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (80%).
Aston Villa have scored in eight consecutive matches in all competitions. Aston Villa are unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
Both teams scored in nine of Aston Villa’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). At home, Aston Villa have three wins, one draw and two defeats in their last 6 home matches in all competitions — 1.67 points per game, scoring 2.67 and conceding 1.33. Aston Villa have scored seven goals, the sixth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far). Aston Villa have conceded 11 goals, the eighth-most of the 20 clubs.
Six of Fulham’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (40%). Both teams scored in six of Fulham’s last 15 results in all competitions (40%). Away from home, Fulham have one win, three draws and three defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 0.86 points per game, scoring 0.71 and conceding 1.29. Fulham have scored seven goals, the sixth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far). Fulham have conceded 10 goals, the 10th-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs.
Aston Villa (12th) and Fulham (18th) are three points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Aston Villa the stronger side, 135 rating points above Fulham (Aston Villa 1640, Fulham 1505, after at least 235 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 25 April 2026, finished Fulham 1–0 Aston Villa.
Team news
Predicted Aston Villa XI (4-2-3-1): Z. Suzuki, V. Lindelöf, M. Cash, T. Mings, I. Maatsen, B. Kamara, J. McGinn, E. Buendía, R. Barkley, G. Hemmings, N. Jackson — derived from the last 7 line-ups, most-used eleven, one position borrowed or covered. By TACTIX Impact, Johan Manzambi (5.5 per match over six appearances, three goals and two assists) and Nicolas Jackson (4.4 per match over 10 appearances, five goals) have been Aston Villa’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Aston Villa (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Johan Manzambi averages 2.0 key passes per 90 over 1023 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last 10 appearances. Nicolas Jackson averages 3.0 shots per 90 over 1078 minutes, with a shot in eight of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Fulham XI (4-2-3-1): B. Leno, C. Bassey, A. Robinson, T. Castagne, D. Affengruber, A. Iwobi, J. King, S. Berge, O. Bobb, S. Charles, G. García — derived from the last 7 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Antonee Robinson (3.6 per match over seven appearances) and Joshua King (3.5 per match over eight appearances, two goals and one assist) have been Fulham’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Fulham (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Antonee Robinson averages 2.6 tackles per 90 over 1408 minutes, with a tackle in nine of the last 10 appearances. Joshua King averages 1.5 key passes per 90 over 602 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last eight appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Premier League · Villa Park
- Head-to-head (last 6): Aston Villa 5 · draws 0 · Fulham 1 · 2.83 goals/game
- Recent form: Aston Villa 4W 1D 0L · Fulham 2W 2D 1L
Aston Villa v Fulham (Premier League): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 21 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Aston Villa for / against | Line | Fulham for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 2.75 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.38 for · 1.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.63 for · 4.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 6.38 for · 4.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 17.13 for · 15.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 16.25 for · 12.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 7.5 for · 4.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 5.13 for · 3.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 10.88 for · 14.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 9.25 for · 8.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.75 for · 3.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.88 for · 0.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
Aston Villa
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Barkley n 8 | 46.5 | 2.7 | 1.5 | — |
| João Gomes n 8 | 68 | 2.3 | 1.7 | — |
| M. Cash n 8 | 72.8 | 2 | 0.8 | — |
| B. Kamara n 8 | 84.4 | 1.9 | 2.3 | — |
| George Hemmings n 8 | 60.4 | 1.9 | 0.9 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| N. Jackson n 8 | 70.4 | 4 | 2.2 |
| I. Mbaye n 8 | 43.5 | 3.6 | 1.6 |
| E. Buendía n 8 | 68.5 | 3 | 1.1 |
| J. Manzambi n 8 | 70.5 | 2.9 | 1.8 |
| R. Barkley n 8 | 46.5 | 2.2 | 1.7 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Barkley n 8 | 46.5 | 1 | 0.5 |
| T. Abraham n 8 | 24.3 | 1.4 | 0 |
| J. Manzambi n 8 | 70.5 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| N. Jackson n 8 | 70.4 | 0.8 | 0 |
| I. Mbaye n 8 | 43.5 | 0 | 0.8 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| A. Garnacho n 8 | 19.4 | 5.2 |
| João Gomes n 8 | 68 | 3.6 |
| A. Wan-Bissaka n 8 | 64.3 | 3 |
| M. Cash n 8 | 72.8 | 2.8 |
| E. Buendía n 8 | 68.5 | 2.8 |
Fulham
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel Ángel n 8 | 21.4 | 2.6 | 2.6 | — |
| K. Tete n 8 | 80.9 | 2.5 | 0.6 | — |
| César Palacios n 8 | 45.1 | 1.7 | 0 | — |
| Rodrigo Muniz n 8 | 33.8 | 1.7 | 2 | — |
| Luc De Fougerolles n 8 | 70.4 | 1.6 | 2.7 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rodrigo Muniz n 8 | 33.8 | 4 | 2.3 |
| César Palacios n 8 | 45.1 | 2.5 | 1 |
| Gonzalo García n 8 | 68.5 | 2.1 | 0.7 |
| R. Sessegnon n 8 | 51 | 2 | 0.7 |
| Joshua King n 8 | 75.3 | 1.9 | 1.3 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar Bobb n 8 | 49.4 | 0.7 | 0 |
| César Palacios n 8 | 45.1 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| Rodrigo Muniz n 8 | 33.8 | 0.7 | 0 |
| R. Sessegnon n 8 | 51 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Joshua King n 8 | 75.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Kevin n 8 | 35.3 | 3.2 |
| Shea Charles n 8 | 79.8 | 2.7 |
| Manuel Ángel n 8 | 21.4 | 2.6 |
| K. Tete n 8 | 80.9 | 2.4 |
| A. Robinson n 8 | 73 | 2.2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| B. Leno n 8 | 90 | 2.6 |
| B. Lecomte n 8 | 90 | 1.5 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Aston Villa v Fulham — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-04-25 Fulham 1–0 Aston Villa
- 2025-09-28 Aston Villa 3–1 Fulham
- 2025-05-03 Aston Villa 1–0 Fulham
- 2024-10-19 Fulham 1–3 Aston Villa
- 2024-02-17 Fulham 1–2 Aston Villa
- 2023-11-12 Aston Villa 3–1 Fulham
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Aston Villa and Fulham?
- In their last 6 meetings, Aston Villa won 5, Fulham won 1 and there were 0 draws, averaging 2.83 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Aston Villa and Fulham?
- Recent form — Aston Villa 4W 1D 0L; Fulham 2W 2D 1L.
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